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Simoniz pressure washer serious problem
I bought a Simoniz Pressure 1400 psi washer 2 years ago, it has been working fine until recently. The problem is, after I turn it on the motor cannot stop although the water comes out with the right...
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20 years ago
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Washing Line Hole Blocked.
Hi, We have a rotary washing line in the middle of our lawn. The support hole in the ground is lined with a piece of scaffolding tube, the tube from the rotary washing line slips inside that. Over...
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11 years ago
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Used Lawn Mower Values
I'm wanting to trade my used Lawn-Boy for a new Snapper mower, and in the course of calling the dealers in my area to see if they take trade-ins one dealer told me that they use a "lawn mower blue...
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19 years ago
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How to Fix a Drive Clutch on a Qualcast Suffolk Punch 35DL Lawn Mower (2023 Update)
Afternoon to all, Just wondering if we have any mechanically minded folk here? I have an issue with my Qualcast Suffolk Punch 35DL. I cannot get the drive clutch to work correctly (Not to be confused...
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6 years ago
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Gaps in new lawn.
I recently had a new lawn laid but unfortunately some of the rolls of turf have shrunk and left gaps in the lawn. Is there anything is could do to either make them expand or is there anything I could...
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9 years ago
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What eats the leaves of castor bean plants?
What eats the leaves of castor bean plants? Seems to only happen at night. No bugs seen on the leaves during the day. I thought these plants were toxic. Earwigs maybe?
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14 years ago
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Palm Tree sprouts in lawn
Hello All, My next door neighbor has 3 tall palm trees which, during flowering season, drop a large amount of seeds on my lawn. These tend to sprout in my grass. Is there some chemical that will kill...
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17 years ago
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Quikrete Mix for setting fence posts???
Hello all, I'm getting some conflicting advice on the best mix to use for setting fence posts for a 6ft vinyl privacy fence. I've been told that any Quikrete mix (like the #1101) will set up if poured...
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17 years ago
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Ryobi 4-cycle - idles but wont run under full throttle
Hello, I have a Ryobi 4 cycle weed trimmer. The engine starts and runs fine at idle, but when I give it gas (medium-full throttle), it revs for a few seconds and stalls, unless I let off the gas, then...
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20 years ago
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Straw-like grass ruining my lawn!
Dear All, I have a bit of a problem with my lawn! 4 weeks ago it was looking really green and lush as you can see in the picture. I had mowed it on a high setting as recommended for the first few mows...
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10 years ago
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Trimec mixing ratio... help
Damn lawyers. My bottle of Roundup and trimec both have "directions for use" that run about 10 pages full of legalese crap. After reading it, I still have no idea how strong to mix it. They give units...
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19 years ago
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Raising a Weeping Willow in a Pot: Tips & Tricks (2023 Update)
I have a weeping willow on the way that I purchased online. I may or may not plant it and prefer, if possible, to keep in a pot for a least a year. Is it possible to do this, and what process should I...
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6 years ago
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5 Ways to Fix a Kink in a Hose
1. The best fix by far is to throw it out and get a new one. Then you can always fold back the outlet end and tie it closed, drill 1/16-inch holes along the length and use it for watering something. I...
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10 years ago
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Riding Lawn Mower has no power moving forward in higher gears.. weird, BUT could it be that...
My mower is four seasons old. A Poulan 17.5 HP, 42, " 6 speed, model PO 17542LT Last year I began to notice that the mower would delay taking off in the higher gears. I had to start in the lower gears...
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12 years ago
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Qualcast Classic 35s - Throttle Issue
Hi All, I purchased a Classic 35s cheaply ( i already own one) as it was a non-runner needing a Spark Plug & Service !-- Reality is I have had to totally gut the Carb, Fuel Inlet Valve with the Head...
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12 years ago
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Older model Qualcast suffolk punch mowers and scarifier cassette
Hi guys i was wondering if anyone knows whether an older model suffolk punch mower (suffolk punch 35) has any attachments you can buy seperate i.e scarifier??? many thanks, Matt
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13 years ago
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Suffolk Punch 35s setup
Hello all. I have recently cleaned and redone the carburettor on my Suffolk Punch 35s. I have put it all together and it starts fine, but cannot get it to idle properly. I know there is an idle screw...
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13 years ago
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Transmission Problem Peerless H2000-006A
Hello: My mother-in-law has a Husqvarna mower with a Peerless H2000-006A SilentTrac transmission. It stopped moving so she replaced the drive belt. This did not fix her problem. I cleaned the exterior...
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15 years ago
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Nutsedge Grass
How do I get rid of Nutgrass from my lawn. I have enough of it where it will take too long to pull by hand. I would like to seed this week so please keep this in mind I live in NJ. Thanks
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16 years ago
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Charging an 8 Volt tractor battery
Most old tractors use 6 volt batteries. It is common practice to stick 8 volt batteries in them to give them a little more zap. No changes are necessary - their systems can handle it. My problem is...
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17 years ago
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